Back to my regularly scheduled obsession...

[olotie]

Decisions, decisions... Go for the cheaper costume that looks brand new, or save up for the more expensive one that's been "distressed" (but because of the price, I may not have for this year

Comments

[muse_neko]

The fact that you're even worried about whether you have the correct body-type for the character puts you above and beyond 99% of the cosplayers out there. Don't worry about it. It's all about the hair!!! ^____________~

If you get the "new" one, can you distress it yourself? Maybe in the washing machine? And yes, you can lose 40 lbs in 8 months. Took me 6 months. :3

[olotie]

Thanks... I'm starting to like my hair. :)
(Which reminds me that I have to find out what to put on my hair to get that white stripe)

[taknflyte]

white stripes are easy. ;)

Get thee to any Hot Topics - they carry all kinds of the stuff, including the wash out (non-permanent) kind.

Or, wait for Halloween to roll around and you'll find the color hair spray stuff. I have a couple of cans of the white aroundhere somewhere - glad to share (just remind me). the sprays tend to make your hair extremely stiff but believe that will fit in with the look you're after.

Otherwise - the costume: buy new (and less expensive) and distress yourself - it's fun to do and not really hard.

The weight: you can do it! I just started the Discovery National Body Challenge, not to lose by D*C but just for me. Rooting for you. =)

JP

[olotie]

Thanks for the encouragement... Good to hear from you!

Oh, and happy birthday. :)

[bonnie_halfelvn]

You could, but it won't be easy. It took me that long to lose 25.

[olotie]

I'd be happy with 25... :)

I meant to ask you if you were considering Mrs. Lovett (since you're such an awesome Bellatrix... :)

[bonnie_halfelvn]

Well, thank you, my friend.

I've considered it, but I am determined to finish the Dark Galadriel I started last year, and the cross-dress costuming bug has bitten me, as well. I'm hoping to get a secret male costume done. Two costumes are ambitious with my schedule.

[lordofhaladin]

you know there are places if one is so inclined to find *most* of the movie online. *cough* not like I woudl know... ;p

and 40 lbs in 8 months, I have a few friends who have little support groups on LJ to help them lose weight before D*C. if they reach thire goal we are doing funny things for them. :)

[the_shampoo]

You could..I lost a hundred last year. On the other hand, what for? You're a hottie, and people will instantly know who you are. You'll probably need some white makeup to achieve that paleness though.

[quasievil_bunny]

Do you even *remember* what most of the Dragon*Con attendees in costume looked like? Don't worry about it!